Democracy will not come <br />Today, this year <br />Nor ever <br />Through compromise and fear. <br /> <br />I have as much right <br />As the other fellow has <br />To stand <br />On my two feet <br />And own the land. <br /> <br />I tire so of hearing people say, <br />Let things take their course. <br />Tomorrow is another day. <br />I do not need my freedom when I'm dead. <br />I cannot live on tomorrow's bread. <br /> <br />Freedom <br />Is a strong seed <br />Planted <br />In a great need. <br /> <br />I live here, too. <br />I want freedom <br />Just as you.<br /><br />Langston Hughes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/democracy/
